Configuring UWI Weld Processes with Smart Pendant

Weld Processes are the lowest level of configuration for how the Universal WeldCom Interface (UWI) commands parameters on the welding power source. These processes contain the definition of how the power source will execute the welding wave form. They contain information such as:

• Weld Mode: DC, Pulse, Wave pulse, etc.
• Gas
• Wire Diameter
• Wire Material
• Etc.

These Weld Processes must be defined prior to programming any welding jobs, using arc files, or using Weld Builder. With the Smart Pendant, these settings can be configured with the UWI Settings menu or imported from another system.

Configuring with UWI Settings

Adding new processes or changing the definition of existing processes typically performed within UWI Settings. This menu can be found within the Arc Welding main menu.

Once the menu is opened, select the Process List settings category to view the weld processes.

Adding a New Process

1. Click the New Process button in the center of the screen.
   
2. Choose the desired process number that will be referenced when entering weld settings in Weld Builder.
3. Select the filters that apply to your weld application.
4. Press Create to view the available wave forms that match your filter criteria.
   
5. Find and select the process that best matches your application.
6. Press Save after selecting the correct process.
   

Modifying an Existing Process

1. Select and existing process.
2. Press Edit to modify the process.
   
3. Optionally modify the filters, then select a new process.
4. Press Save to complete the selection.
5. If the process is already in use by one or more Arc Files, you may be prompted to confirm this change.

Importing with File Transfer

Importing or transferring the process list from one controller to another can be done with the File Transfer utility.

1. Plug in a USB Drive containing the desired WELDPROC.DAT file.
2. Open File Transfer under the Utility main menu.
   
3. Select the To Controller tab along the top of the page.
   
4. Select the WELDPROC.DAT file.
5. Click the Copy Files to Controller button to transfer the files.
   
6. Reboot the controller.

Remarks

An important note is that whenever the Process List is modified Weld Builder must be reloaded. This process will be automatically triggered whenever the process information is updated via UWI Settings. Prior to performing any modifications to the Process List, it is important to save any active changes to the Weld Builder job.